Article 53 Conformity self-assessment

A European cybersecurity certification scheme may allow for the conformity self-assessment under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer or provider of ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services. Conformity self-assessment shall be permitted only in relation to ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services that present a low risk corresponding to assurance level ‘basic’.

The manufacturer or provider of ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services may issue an EU statement of conformity stating that the fulfilment of the requirements set out in the scheme has been demonstrated. By issuing such a statement, the manufacturer or provider of ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services shall assume responsibility for the compliance of the ICT product, ICT service, ICT process or managed security service with the requirements set out in that scheme.

The manufacturer or provider of ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services shall make the EU statement of conformity, technical documentation, and all other relevant information relating to the conformity of the ICT products, ICT services, ICT processes or managed security services with the scheme available to the national cybersecurity certification authority designated pursuant to Article 58 for the period provided for in the corresponding European cybersecurity certification scheme. A copy of the EU statement of conformity shall be submitted to the national cybersecurity certification authority and to ENISA.

The issuing of an EU statement of conformity is voluntary, unless otherwise specified in Union law or Member State law.

EU statements of conformity shall be recognised in all Member States.